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Dee Dee Bridgewater’s Debut Album: Afro Blue
Dee Dee Bridgewater, born Denise Garrett (1950), is an award-winning singer-songwriter with a career encompassing jazz, soul, and disco. Her debut studio album Afro Blue is a timeless soul-jazz masterpiece that highlights her exceptional vocal abilities. The album features a … Continue reading Dee Dee Bridgewater’s Debut Album: Afro Blue
The Rhythm of Shirley Ellis – The Name Game
Shirley Ellis, born Shirley Marie O’Garra in 1929, was an American soul singer and songwriter who gained international fame during the 1960s. Although her active recording span was short, Shirley Ellis left us with many great songs before she retired … Continue reading The Rhythm of Shirley Ellis – The Name Game
New Orleans Jazz In A Nutshell: From Bolden To Armstrong
New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz and the home of many of its pioneers. New Orleans jazz is a forerunner of the many forms of jazz music we know today. In this article, we will look back at the … Continue reading New Orleans Jazz In A Nutshell: From Bolden To Armstrong
Digging the Archives: Previously Unissued Jazz Recordings
There are various reasons for record companies to decide not to release an album. Labels such as Blue Note recorded more than they could release and had to prioritize. Sometimes recordings remained unfinished and would be completed when the time … Continue reading Digging the Archives: Previously Unissued Jazz Recordings
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